I have to say that just joined guide is kinda wrong too, unless it is supposed to make you go into minus energy. Even with the 80% deut synth it isn't enough. My advice is to build one extra level of Solar Plant than it says on that guide if you want to stay in the positive.

-Istalris-

I say wait, build solar plants when needed up to level 12 or so with buildings. If you have to wait an hour or two do it. 3 weeks into this game, you'll be happy you did. Plan for tomorrow. Hope that makes some sense, I know its worded funny.

If solar plants are too expensive, just build sats, they are incredibly cheap. That way you can have full energy without using tons of res

My energy is at -362/583. How bad is that?

it means that your mines are not working at 100% build your Solar Plant up another Level.

Actually, you'll probably have to up it three levels.

Negative energy will not KILL you, but it will reduce your hourly production more and more as you get more and more negative energy.

Solar sats are a temporary solution, but you best make sure you can avoid being an appealing target, since they are considered Fleet and produce DF when destroyed.

Fusion reactors combined with a cold planet are a good mix if you need a planet with lots of energy that can't be blasted

Everyone's correct. But I thought we were actually discussing the real-life phenomenon... Dang...